Low fat Potato Gratin بطاطس جراتين منخفضة الدسم

Potatoes are an excellent source for vitamins C and B6, a good source for fiber (which keeps your stomach satisfied longer) and manganese, they have more potassium than bananas! Plus, each potato has only 110 calories, making it a great choice to maintain a healthy weight.

Layer the potatoes into the bottom of prepared baking dish. Season with salt, pepper, oregano and onion powder.

In a food processor add in flour, garlic powder and half cup milk and blend well.

In a pan over medium heat, add one and half cup milk and one cup water,leave for few minutes then add the blended flour mixture to it.

Dissolve one tablespoon corn flour + one tsp corn flour in a 1/4 cup water and add to the milk flour mixture and whisk well until mixture has thickened. Add Cheddar cheese and continue stirring until melted about one minute.

Pour the sauce over the potatoes and bake, uncovered, until the potatoes are very tender, about one hour, Test the potatoes in the center of the dish to see if all are fully cooked and easily pierced with a fork. If not: continue baking for another several minutes.

Once fork tender, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 15 minutes.

Take away from the oven and sprinkle the bread crumbs and spread the one table spoon olive oil seasoned with garlic powder on top, put under the broiler for 3-4 minutes.